Yi Jianlian: The legend of NBA basketball players

Yi Jianlian, born on October 27, 1987, is a famous NBA basketball player in China and an important member of the China men's national basketball team. He is known as the "gorilla" and is a legend in the basketball world in China.

Yi Jianlian began to come into contact with basketball in 2002, and his talent was quickly discovered. In 2004, he participated in the NBA Draft and was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks with the sixth overall pick in the first round. This made him the second player after Yao Ming to enter the NBA directly from China.

Yi Jianlian didn't make much breakthrough after playing for the Bucks for a year. But in 2008, he was traded to the New Jersey Nets and began to show his true quality. His performance in the Nets surprised people. His game style was comprehensive and both offensive and defensive. In his four seasons with the Nets, his scoring average has increased year by year, reaching a peak of 18.2 points.

Yi Jianlian's next stop is the Dallas Mavericks, which was also his most glorious period in the NBA. In the Mavericks, Yi Jianlian became an important member of the team, and his strength was fully utilized. He became the first China player in the history of the Mavericks to be selected for the All-Star Game and the first Asian player to be selected for the NBA Team of the Year. Although he only played for three seasons with the Mavericks, he left a deep mark.

Yi Jianlian's performance in the NBA has won the favor of fans, and he has also set an example for the development of China basketball players in the NBA. His success lies not only in his personal performance, but more importantly, in laying a solid foundation for China basketball.

Yi Jianlian's legend does not stop in the NBA. Since 2012, he has played for the China men's basketball national team and has participated in many international basketball events such as the Olympics and World Cup. As a core player of the China team, he won many important games for the China team. His leadership and strength were once again demonstrated and made outstanding contributions to the basketball industry in China.